59: How to Avoid Burnout

As creatives, it can be easy to get caught up in the "doing phase" of our work and neglect self-care—but it's crucial to prioritize our well-being by recognizing warning signs and implementing strategies to prevent burnout. In this episode, we're talking all about burnout and ways to prevent it plus my non-negotiable daily habits that help me stay on track. So if you're feeling overwhelmed or uninspired, take a listen to this episode and learn how to avoid burnout and create a sustainable creative business.

Discussed in this episode:

• The signs and symptoms of burnout, as well as how burnout can manifest differently for everyone.
• The importance of creating boundaries and making time for self-care to prevent burnout.
• How to recognize warning signs of potential burnout and implement strategies to prevent it, such as creating a list of "non-negotiable" daily activities.
• Determine your “non-negotiables.” Mine are getting enough sleep, following a morning routine, working out, drinking enough water, and having a healthy dinner.
• The benefits of delegating tasks and building a support system of other creative entrepreneurs to avoid burnout and maintain balance.

Episode Resources

• The Professional Creative Episode 58: The Three Phases of Creativity
• The Professional Creative Episodes 51 and 52: These episodes of the podcast will help you delegate tasks in both personal and business categories such as accounting, bookkeeping, and virtual assistance.

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